Junior Management Assistant - Entry Level

Cora O'Neil Recruitment Agency; Durban; Remote; ZAR 102,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Cora O'Neil Recruitment Agency is seeking an entry-level Jnr Management Assistant for a global logistics company. The role offers full training, front-facing admin support to senior staff, and exposure to meetings with clients.

Durban-based training with accommodation provided before transitioning to remote work. Ideal candidates are bilingual in Afrikaans and English, well-presented, highly professional, and able to travel locally and internationally.

Qualifications

• Must be bilingual Afrikaans and English (not basic proficiency).
• Present and professional appearance.
• Willing to travel locally and internationally.
• Willing to train and learn with 2–4 weeks hands-on training in Durban.
• Able to work remotely with provided support/equipment.
• Computer literate in MS Office.
• Ready to start ASAP.

Responsibilities

• Provide admin and front-facing support to Managing Director.
• Accompany management to meetings with existing and prospective clients.

Skills

Bilingual Afrikaans & English

MS Office

Excellent presentation

Willing to travel internationally

Fast learner

Job description

Entry-level role for recent matriculant/graduate/first career professional, to be trained as Jnr Management Assistant for global Logistics company. This is STRICTLY an entry level position.

Minimum Requirements:

• Young, very well presented & professional
• FULLY bilingual & FULLY proficient in Afrikaans and English A MUST (Not basic proficiency)
• High confidence with impeccable corporate styling
• Elite level of personal presentation, corporate poise and maturity
• Able to travel locally and internationally at short notice
• Committed to learn business (full training provided)
• Willing and able to attend 2-4 weeks intensive hands-on training in Durban (accommodation provided), before transitioning to remote working structure
• Self-disciplined with good time management skills in order to work remotely (Company will provide support and equipment)
• Preference to candidates who already have uncapped fibre internet at home
• Able to work with a diverse workforce
• Computer literate in MS Office
• Willing to commit to long term employment
• To start as soon as possible

Duties:

• Provide assistance to Managing Director of global Logistics company, while providing admin and front-facing support to senior staff members
• Accompany management to meetings with existing and prospective clients

Salary: R 10 000 gross starting salary